College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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Thermo-mechanical buckling analysis of FG-GNPs reinforced composites sandwich microplates using a trigonometric four-variable shear deformation theory
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The current study is aimed to investigate the thermo-mechanical buckling responses of the sandwich microplate with Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs)-reinforced Epoxy core fully bonded to single-walled carbon nanotubes ... -
Synergetic effects of dodecylamine-functionalized graphene oxide nanoparticles on antifouling and antibacterial properties of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The potential use of dodecylamine-functionalized graphene oxide (rGO-DDA) nanoparticles as an antifoulant and antibacterial nanofiller was investigated. GO and rGO-DDA were analyzed using Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, SEM, ... -
Service robots in hospitals to reduce spreading of COVID-19
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)COVID-19 is an infectious disease that is introduced by a new coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus symptoms can include coughing, fatigue, fever for those with mild cases. For more severe cases, it can lead to shortness of ... -
Guest Editorial Special Issue on Intent-Based Networking for 5G-Envisioned Internet of Connected Vehicles
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Other)With the recent advances in wireless communications, the automotive industry is leading to evolution. To succeed in this emerging era of technology, the Internet of Connected Vehicles (IoCV) has emerged as one of the ... -
Air expulsion analysis of an industrial air valve using CFD
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamic) analysis is a modern technique to estimate and determine fluid characteristics. CFD uses the Navier-Stokes equation to solve complex fluid behavior along with turbulence models such as k- ... -
Areadynamic analysis of GMC sierra pickup truck
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Conference Paper)Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was used to simulate the flow field over a GMC sierra pickup truck double cab (manufactured year of 2005). This simulation model was compared to a previous simulation and experimental ... -
Bond durability and service life prediction of BFRP bars to steel FRC under aggressive environmental conditions
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study presents an experimental investigation on the bond durability of helically wrapped basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars embedded in plain and steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) under the combined ... -
Multi-generation energy system based on geothermal source to produce power, cooling, heating, and fresh water: Exergoeconomic analysis and optimum selection by LINMAP method
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The current study deals with thermodynamic modeling and multi-objective optimization of a new multi-generation energy system using geothermal as the primary energy source. The proposed system includes a Kalina cycle, a ... -
A twice boost nine-level switched-capacitor multilevel (2B-9L-SCMLI) inverter with self-voltage balancing capability
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article)The research on the multilevel inverter structures has been focused on reducing the number of voltage sources and the components while obtaining voltage boosting in the output voltage. A lesser number of components would ... -
An approximate CNTFET 4:2 compressor based on gate diffusion input and dynamic threshold
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Here, a new 4:2 approximate compressor is presented by the gate diffusion input (GDI) technique. Although GDI cells suffer from threshold voltage drop, the dynamic threshold approach and carbon nanotube field-effect ... -
Spreading of SARS-CoV-2 via heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems-an overview of energy perspective and potential solutions
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2021 , Article)The role of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) in spreading SARSCoV-2 is a complex topic and has not been studied thoroughly. There are some existing strategies and technologies for health and high ... -
Visible light communication for intelligent transportation systems: A review of the latest technologies
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)In seeking to improve traffic congestion and safety on roads and highways, there has been an increased interest in intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The emerging visible light communication (VLC) technology is a ... -
Virtual environments for improving construction site safety
( Taylor & Francis , 2011 , Article)This paper aims to present a visual simulation technique for improving construction site safety based on virtual construction environments (VCE). Additionally, the paper presents a framework to conduct true ‘what-if’ ... -
Hierarchy based information requirements for sustainable operations of buildings in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Information flows in construction projects are generally focused on the needs of the design and construction phases. This creates disruption of workflows across the project stages and in particular with the information ... -
Methods for modeling and evaluating construction disputes: A critical review
( IEEE , 2020 , Article)Cost and time are the targeted outcomes of any successful construction project, and disputes over these two key factors constitute a major obstacle to successful project outcomes. As escalated levels of dispute are becoming ... -
Evaluation of the critical success factors (CSFs) in selecting building contractors using pareto analysis and the analytical hierarchy process
( Kuwait University , 2020 , Article)The purpose of this paper is to obtain a set of critical success factors (CSFs) for selecting building contractors in Qatar to help investors effectively and efficiently build their houses. First, a systematic review of ... -
Cost-benefit analysis of BIM-enabled design clash detection and resolution
(2020 , Article)Building Information Modelling (BIM) is increasingly deployed as part of the processes in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry projects. While the benefits of BIM have been extensively proclaimed, ... -
Shear behavior of basalt FRC beams reinforced with basalt FRP bars and glass FRP stirrups: Experimental and analytical investigations
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study investigated the shear behavior of basalt fiber reinforced concrete (BFRC) beams reinforced with basalt (B) and glass (G) fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) bars and stirrups, respectively. Fourteen beams were ... -
Mixed fleet based green clustered logistics problem under carbon emission cap
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Sustainable transportation is an ever-demanding matter for cities and societies in light of minimizing global CO2 emissions. This paper introduces the mixed fleet based green clustered logistics problem (MFGCLP) under CO2 ... -
Wave propagation analysis of porous functionally graded curved beams in the thermal environment
( Techno-Press , 2021 , Article)In the present paper, wave propagation behavior of porous temperature-dependent functionally graded curved beams within the thermal environment is analyzed for the first time. A recently-developed method is utilized which ...